UNIZIK 38 students renounce cultism

38 students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in
Anambra state have reportedly renounced cultism during a
cult Renunciation Ceremony held at the College of Health
Services in Nnewi.

TheNation reports that over 60 students turned their backs
on cultist activities in a similar ceremony held last year.

Speaking at an interdenominational service to
commemorate the event, Very Reverend Obay enjoined
members of the university community to shun secret
cultism, saying its disadvantages were far more than its
benefit.
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The cleric identified peer pressure as reason youths join
secret society, advising parents to be mindful of the type of
companies their children keep in order not to be lured into
ungodly clubs.

Rev Obay advised students to shun vices that could mar
their purpose in the university, urging them to submit their
daily activities to God.

The Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Joseph Ahaneku praised the
clerics who graced the event, saying their attendance
showed their commitment to the university’s progress. He
said the event was a spiritual cleansing, urging students to
report any form of intimidation by lecturers or their
colleagues to the authorities.

A high point was the presentation of the students who
publicly renounced cultism to the congregation.
At the event were the Registrar, Dr Hyacinth Isidienu; the
College provost, Prof Nwafor, wife of the VC, Dr Gladys
Ahaneku and other members of the university community.